By PFAS Authority · Updated August 28, 2026
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PFAS in Rain Jackets, Which Brands Grade Best and Worst
Based on available materials and data in our database, every rain jacket we have graded so far, across Eddie Bauer, Helly Hansen, and Keen, lands in the same "Bad" tier with a model-estimated score of 20 out of 100. That is the headline, there is no standout "winner" among the twelve products reviewed here, and shoppers looking for a rain jacket with a strong PFAS safety grade will not find one in this batch. The common thread is durable water repellent (DWR) finishes and waterproof-breathable membranes, categories of chemistry that have historically relied on fluorinated compounds to shed water.
That said, "no winner" is not the same as "no useful information." Some jackets in this group carry more specific red flags (fully taped seams with fluoropolymer membranes, heavier PFC-based coatings) while others are a step more ambiguous in their construction claims. Below we break down what we found, product by product, and point toward how to shop this category more carefully using our rain jackets finder.
Summary Comparison
| Product | PFAS Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie Bauer Women's Packable Rainfoil Jacket | Bad (20/100) | Higher concern; packable waterproof shell, no verified PFAS-free claim found |
| Eddie Bauer Men's RipPac Pro Rain Jacket | Bad (20/100) | Higher concern; rugged waterproof workwear-style build |
| Eddie Bauer Men's Rain Trek Packable Waterproof Jacket | Bad (20/100) | Higher concern; similar packable membrane construction |
| Eddie Bauer Women's Rainy Pass Water-Repellent Hooded Jacket | Bad (20/100) | Higher concern; DWR-treated shell, repellency is the core function |
| Helly Hansen Vancouver Rain Jacket | Bad (20/100) | Higher concern; classic PU/DWR-style rain shell |
| Helly Hansen Men's Dubliner Jacket | Bad (20/100) | Higher concern; heritage sailing-style waterproof coating |
| Helly Hansen Men's Seven J Jacket | Bad (20/100) | Higher concern; classic PVC/PU rain jacket construction |
| Helly Hansen Men's Loke Terra Jacket | Bad (20/100) | Higher concern; technical hardshell with waterproof membrane |
| Keen GORE-TEX Breathable Rainwear CEB Jacket | Bad (20/100) | Higher concern; GORE-TEX membrane, brand transition claims unverified in our sources |
| Keen KUHL Women's Stretch Voyagr Trench Jacket | Bad (20/100) | Higher concern; stretch waterproof trench with DWR finish |
| Keen Kutter Anorak Jacket (Jet) | Bad (20/100) | Higher concern; anorak-style waterproof pullover |
| Keen Kutter Windbreaker Jacket (Hunter) | Bad (20/100) | Higher concern; windbreaker with water-repellent treatment |
Eddie Bauer, Packable Shells, Consistent Grades
Eddie Bauer's rain jacket line, including the Women's Packable Rainfoil Jacket, the Men's RipPac Pro Rain Jacket, the Men's Rain Trek Packable Waterproof Rain Jacket, and the Women's Rainy Pass Water-Repellent Hooded Jacket, relies on waterproof-breathable fabrics and DWR-style coatings marketed around packability and weather protection. Brand marketing emphasizes "waterproof" and "water-repellent" performance rather than chemistry disclosure.
Pros, Lightweight, packable designs; widely available; competitive pricing versus technical outdoor brands.
Cons, Based on available materials and data, none of the four Eddie Bauer jackets we reviewed disclose a verified fluorine-free membrane or coating, and each carries the same 20/100 model-estimated score, our lowest tier.
Helly Hansen, Technical Heritage, Same Grade Tier
Helly Hansen's Vancouver Rain Jacket Men's Dubliner Jacket Men's Seven J Jacket, and Men's Loke Terra Jacket span classic PU-coated rain shells and more technical hardshells. Helly Hansen has stated public commitments in some product lines toward reducing PFC/PFAS use, but based on available materials and data for these specific SKUs, we found no verified, third-party confirmation of a fluorine-free build.
Pros, Strong reputation for durability and marine/foul-weather performance; broad sizing and style range.
Cons, All four models graded Bad in our database; brand-wide sustainability language does not necessarily apply product-by-product, and we could not confirm it does here.
Keen, Mixed Membrane Technologies
Keen's lineup here is the most technically varied, including a GORE-TEX Breathable Rainwear CEB Jacket, a KUHL Women's Stretch Voyagr Trench Jacket, and two Keen Kutter branded pieces, the Anorak Jacket (Jet) and the Windbreaker Jacket (Hunter). GORE-TEX as a brand has publicly stated a transition toward PFC-free membranes for some product families, but that claim is brand-stated, not something we could verify as applying to this specific CEB jacket in the sources we reviewed.
Pros, GORE-TEX membrane technology has strong name recognition for waterproof-breathable performance; Keen Kutter pieces lean toward simpler, less technical constructions.
Cons, All four Keen-affiliated products scored Bad (20/100) in our model-based estimate, with no verified fluorine-free confirmation found for these specific items.
What to Avoid
- Vague "water-repellent" language with no chemistry disclosure. Terms like "DWR finish" or "waterproof coating" without naming the polymer chemistry are a signal to dig deeper, not a green light.
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